Renewable Energy
Solar Project Manager — Global Hiring Overview
Solar Project Managers lead end-to-end utility-scale and C&I solar developments — engineering, EPC, financing, permitting, and grid interconnection through commissioning.
Median Salary
$142k
$102k – $202k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+20%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for solar project managers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 20% year-on-year increase in Solar Project Manager mandates, driven by the global energy transition, utility-scale solar and wind buildouts, BESS rollouts, hydrogen programmes, and corporate PPA demand.
Salary Trend
Solar Project Manager compensation typically falls between $102k and $202k, with experienced solar pms in the global energy market commanding $202k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Solar Project Managers typically progress to Solar Engineer, Renewable Energy Engineer roles, or into renewables director, project portfolio lead, and head of development tracks at IPPs and developers across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Lead solar PV project delivery
- •Coordinate EPC, civil, electrical, and grid
- •Own programme, budget, and contracts
- •Drive permitting and stakeholder engagement
Qualifications
- •7+ years solar / renewables PM
- •PMP / PRINCE2 preferred
- •Strong EPC and contracts background
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Solar Project Manager jobs by city
Solar Project Manager jobs in Houston
6.7K openings · $168k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Dallas
5.0K openings · $162k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Midland
5.1K openings · $156k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Denver
4.2K openings · $168k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Pittsburgh
3.8K openings · $149k
Solar Project Manager jobs in New Orleans
4K openings · $142k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Bakersfield
3.8K openings · $149k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Calgary
5.9K openings · $168k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Edmonton
4.6K openings · $159k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Fort McMurray
4.2K openings · $170k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Aberdeen
6.1K openings · $170k
Solar Project Manager jobs in London
4.5K openings · $206k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Manchester
3.7K openings · $149k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Oslo
5.1K openings · $206k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Stavanger
5.6K openings · $199k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Bergen
3.8K openings · $185k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Rotterdam
5.0K openings · $182k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Amsterdam
4.2K openings · $185k
Solar Project Manager jobs in The Hague
3.8K openings · $185k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Hamburg
4.5K openings · $178k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Munich
4.2K openings · $185k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Berlin
4.2K openings · $168k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Frankfurt
4.2K openings · $185k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Paris
4.8K openings · $187k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Lyon
3.8K openings · $168k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Madrid
4.2K openings · $149k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Copenhagen
4.5K openings · $192k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Milan
3.8K openings · $168k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Dubai
6.2K openings · $187k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi
6.4K openings · $185k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Doha
5.9K openings · $187k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Riyadh
6.4K openings · $170k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Dammam
6.1K openings · $163k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Jubail
5.4K openings · $168k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Muscat
4.6K openings · $168k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Kuwait City
4.8K openings · $173k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Manama
3.8K openings · $168k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Mumbai
5.8K openings · $82.4k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Delhi
5.1K openings · $78.1k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Vadodara
5.3K openings · $63.9k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Ahmedabad
5.0K openings · $68.2k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Chennai
4.6K openings · $71.0k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Bangalore
5.1K openings · $78.1k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Hyderabad
4.8K openings · $73.8k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Pune
4.2K openings · $71.0k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Bhubaneswar
3.8K openings · $59.6k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Singapore
5.9K openings · $199k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Kuala Lumpur
4.6K openings · $125k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Jakarta
5.0K openings · $114k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Bangkok
3.8K openings · $116k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Tokyo
5.0K openings · $185k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Seoul
4.8K openings · $173k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Shanghai
5.6K openings · $170k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Beijing
5.4K openings · $170k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Perth
5.9K openings · $187k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Brisbane
5.0K openings · $170k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Sydney
4.6K openings · $196k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Melbourne
4.3K openings · $187k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Astana
4.2K openings · $121k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Atyrau
4.6K openings · $125k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Baku
4.5K openings · $121k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Santiago
4.3K openings · $121k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Rio de Janeiro
5.0K openings · $121k
Solar Project Manager jobs in São Paulo
4.5K openings · $121k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Mexico City
4.5K openings · $111k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Bogotá
3.8K openings · $99.4k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Johannesburg
4.5K openings · $107k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Cape Town
3.8K openings · $102k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Lagos
5.0K openings · $107k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Port Harcourt
4.5K openings · $111k
Solar Project Manager jobs in Luanda
3.8K openings · $121k
Solar Project Manager salary insights
Solar Project Manager salary in Houston
$168k
Solar Project Manager salary in Dallas
$162k
Solar Project Manager salary in Midland
$156k
Solar Project Manager salary in Denver
$168k
Solar Project Manager salary in Pittsburgh
$149k
Solar Project Manager salary in New Orleans
$142k
Solar Project Manager salary in Bakersfield
$149k
Solar Project Manager salary in Calgary
$168k
Solar Project Manager salary in Edmonton
$159k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Solar Project Managers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Solar Project Managers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Solar Project Managers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Solar Project Managers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Solar Project Managers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Solar Project Managers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Solar Project Managers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Solar Project Managers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Solar Project Managers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Solar Project Manager in the global energy market is around $142k, typically ranging from $102k to $202k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.